Last updated 10 December 2021
Bridge Darebin is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our community, staff and volunteers. As the roadmap stages for COVID-19 get carried out, we want to share the changes we’re implementing, to keep you informed.
Our community is what keeps us going. Thank you as always for your support, understanding and consideration at this time.
General
Our Preston and Thornbury offices have re-opened to the public and are open Monday-Friday, 8.30am-3.30pm (Preston) and 9am-3pm (Thornbury).
Our preferred payment method is now EFT/credit card, online or over the phone.
Please note we are operating within the following guidelines as set by the Victorian State Government, all visitors to our offices will be required to wear a mask at all times unless lawfully exempted for health reasons and practice COVID hygiene safety protocols. You will also be required to check in for contact tracing via QR code and show evidence that you are fully vaccinated. To find out how to do that click HERE.
Adult education
View our Term 1 2022 course overview page to see what courses are on offer and how to enrol.
Prior to course commencement, enrolled students will be informed of any relevant requirements or procedural updates by email.
Child care
Occasional Child Care is running in Thornbury only (Monday-Friday). Our Child Care operates Monday-Friday over 48 weeks with no term breaks. To find out about enrolling in 2022 or to arrange a tour of our Thornbury centre and take part in a FREE Orientation Session call 03 9480 0466 or email childcare@bridgedarebin.org.au.
Child Care will be closed from Friday 17th December and reopening Wednesday 19th January.
Laneway Lunches
Our Laneway Lunches program is suspended and planned to recommence in March 2022. Want to contribute to this important service? Great! You can Shout A Local Lunch for just $5 by making a tax deductible donation via the button below and help us reach our annual target of funding to provide over 3000 meals. Shout a local lunch here!
Moon Rabbit
Moon Rabbit Preston is NOW OPEN for dine-in, Monday – Friday, 8am-2pm. We have a courtyard, an undercover deck, sandpit for the littles, and a seasonal menu!
Please note we are operating within the following guidelines as set by the Victorian State Government, you can find out more here.
Moon Rabbit will be closed from Friday 17th December and reopening Wednesday 19th January.
Moon Rabbit On the Hop: Our new mobile café is parked up in the garage until 2022.
Heart Of Thornbury (HOT) Makers Market
Due to government regulations, our HOT Makers Market is on hold and set to recommence in March 2022. In 2021, we launched our Online Makers Market HOT shop, where you can support small and shop local 24/7. View our shop, support local and find out about upcoming events here. Follow our Facebook and Instagram for updates on the next market and when applications will reopen.
Venue hire
Venue hire is now available for both ongoing and one-off hires in line with current COVID-19 health and safety regulations. The safety and wellbeing of our community is our priority. All Venue Hirers must agree to Bridge Darebin COVID-19 Policies and Procedures as well as providing their own COVID-Safe plan.